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Publication
DC Comics (2020), Edition: Deluxe, 216 pages
Description
Witness Batman's first encounter with The Joker in this volume collecting the graphic novel Batman: The Man Who Laughs, by Ed Brubaker and Doug Mahnke! This collection also includes Detective Comics #784-786, a murder mystery tale guest-starring Green Lantern Alan Scott.
User reviews
LibraryThing member brianjayjones
Nowhere nearly as cool as I wanted it to be. At the risk of giving too much away, the motivation behind the Joker's crime spree kinda ruined it for me -- revenge is so remarkably . . . plebian. Solid storytelling, great art, and a commendable effort to bring the Joker's first appearance in sync
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with continuity, but it just didn't work for me. Show Less
LibraryThing member sailornate82
I think Ed Brubaker is one of the best writers in comics. However, this story is a rather underwhelming, slightly juvenile sequel to Alan Moore's wonderful, meritorious "The Killing Joke."
LibraryThing member sailornate82
I think Ed Brubaker is one of the best writers in comics. However, this story is a rather underwhelming, slightly juvenile sequel to Alan Moore's wonderful, meritorious "The Killing Joke."
LibraryThing member epeekid
A remake on the first encounter Batman has with the Joker. A fun and enjoyable story however, somewhat juvenile.
LibraryThing member BruceCoulson
A re-write of the first appearance of the Joker in Batman. Well done; but the back-up story 'Made of Wood' is even better.
LibraryThing member BooksOn23rd
A story that takes place early in Batman's life, this story tells of the first meeting between Batman and the Joker. This first story is pretty great, all the wonderful stuff you would hope for in a Batman tale. The second story of this book, which involves the Green Lantern and Batman, well, this
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story was somewhat boring and seemed rushed. And, it didn't even involve the Joker. Show Less
LibraryThing member Stahl-Ricco
The first story, “The Man Who Laughs” is a good looking tale! Great art and cool writing, especially the fonts! It’s a retelling of the Batman/Joker rivalry origin, darkly done.
The second story, “Made of Wood” has Batman teamed up with Green Lantern to solve a case from 1940’s Gotham
The second story, “Made of Wood” has Batman teamed up with Green Lantern to solve a case from 1940’s Gotham
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City. This one is more of a detective story, and has the same great artwork and writing. I'm not a Green Lantern fan, but that did not at all detract from the story. Two good tales in one good book! Show Less
LibraryThing member hskey
A classic Joker story, the visuals of what his laughing gas does to his victims are appropriately grizzly and disgusting. It's totally fine and cool to re-visit this story, I just feel like I've seen/read it so many times that it loses a bit of its lustre. Maybe a victim of its own success? I found
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White Knight to be a much more fresh, compelling take on the Joker/Batman narrative. Show Less
LibraryThing member bobbybslax
The second half of this book has nothing to do with the Joker, but both stories (it's a two-story book) are pretty good and the art is nice.
LibraryThing member bdgamer
It's a decent story on its own right, but it fails to capture the genius of either Batman or Joker. We, as the readers, do not gain any insight into how they work. The POVs work well, though they lack the punch they should have had.
Overall, a decent read if you're a Batman fan. Stay away if you are
Overall, a decent read if you're a Batman fan. Stay away if you are
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looking for a brilliant story that captures the brilliance of these iconic characters. Show Less
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2003, 2005
Physical description
216 p.; 11.18 inches
ISBN
1779503024 / 9781779503022